Rail Operations and Maintenance Manager

## Company Description **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. ## Job Description AECOM is seeking a Rail Operations and Maintenance Manager. This position is available as a remote work option. **Responsibilities:** **Operations Management** - Direct and oversee day-to-day rail operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service. - Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed. - Develop and maintain operating procedures, schedules, and contingency plans. - Coordinate service delivery activities and respond to operational disruptions and emergencies. - Ensure compliance with all applicable FRA, FTA, OSHA, and company regulations and standards. **Maintenance Management** - Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for rolling stock, track, signals, facilities, and related infrastructure. - Develop maintenance schedules and asset management strategies to maximize system reliability. - Monitor equipment performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives. - Manage maintenance planning, resources, inventory, and vendor relationships. - Ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues affecting operations. **Leadership & Team Development** - Lead, mentor, and develop operations and maintenance personnel. - Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service. - Conduct performance evaluations and support employee training and development. - Ensure adequate staffing and workforce planning to support operational requirements. **Safety & Compliance** - Champion a strong safety culture across all departments. - Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and service disruptions. - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, operating rules, and maintenance standards. - Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews. **Budget & Strategic Planning** - Develop and manage departmental budgets. - Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies. - Support capital improvement projects and long-term asset management planning. - Provide operational analysis and reporting to senior leadership. · ## Qualifications **Minimum:** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation, Operations Management, Business, or a related field and ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership. **Preferred:** - 7 years of progressive experience in rail operations, maintenance, or transportation management. - 3 years of leadership experience managing operational and/or maintenance teams. - Experience in rail systems, rolling stock, track infrastructure, signal systems, and maintenance practices. - Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance. - Experience in problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making - Experience in passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, heavy rail, or transit systems. - Professional certifications related to transportation, maintenance, safety, or project management. - Familiarity with CMMS, asset management s…